Dr. Tanner McKnight was named as Florida Polytechnic University’s Interim Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2025. He brings a wealth of financial and educational leadership experience from both private and public sector organizations. With experience in K-12, junior-college, and university financial administration, he has held positions at all levels and overseen the departments of finance/accounting, procurement, human resources, information technology, facilities and physical plant, risk management, and auxiliary services. McKnight specializes in investment management, budget analytics, debt restructuring, and alternative revenue generation.
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